Pilot names new DEI leader as c-stores focus on improving their culture

Angie Cody brings nearly two decades of DEI experience to the c-store retailer, including co-founding the St. Louis Diversity and Inclusion Consortium.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2022

TravelCenters of America continues foodservice expansion with fifth Black Bear Diner location

The new location adjacent to a TA travel center in Amarillo, Texas, will seat up to 113 guests within a 5,398-square-foot space.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2022

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Kum & Go plans to open 50-plus stores in Detroit

The move to the Motor City comes as the retailer continues its move into Grand Rapids, Michigan, as well as Utah and Idaho.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 18, 2022

7-Eleven to offer a year of free delivery during Black Friday

New Gold Plus members who sign up between Nov. 25 and Nov. 28 get free shipping on over 3,000 items, including food and alcohol.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2022

Building out nationwide EV charging is taking longer than consumers think, Fuels Institute says

Permit approvals, government funding and knowing where to deploy charging stations are some of the many hurdles EV stakeholders face.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 17, 2022

Pilot and Volvo to launch charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks

The companies will select the Pilot locations to house the chargers based on driver needs, the number of electric trucks, public funding and more.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 16, 2022

Q&A: The mind behind Casey’s digital transformation efforts

Art Sebastian sat down to talk about the chain’s pizza-ordering strategy, exciting plans for 2023, how other c-stores can tap into tech and much more.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 16, 2022

Inflation is helping c-stores extend their private labels

While store brands only account for 8.7% of c-store sales, they've outpaced national brands in all three quarters of 2022 so far.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 15, 2022

Foxtrot expands to Maryland with 23rd location

The store marks the chain’s fifth location in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and includes an assortment of local products and dining areas, including an outdoor patio.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2022

CrossAmerica Partners finalizes $27.5M acquisition of 104-year-old fuel wholesaler

The move will nearly double the company’s wholesale fuel footprint in Massachusetts.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022

Juul planning another major layoff as it struggles to stay afloat

This will be the e-cigarette maker’s fourth companywide layoff since 2019.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022

Petroleum Marketing Group buys out Holt Oil, grows footprint in North Carolina

The move highlights another fuel distributor growing its c-store network in the U.S., a trend that has gained momentum over the past year.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 10, 2022

How Circle K is boosting its social engagement with user-generated content

During the pandemic, the retailer built a portal where customers can upload photos and videos to be posted on Circle K’s social platforms. Two years later, it’s taken off.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2022

CrossAmerica Partners details impacts of last year’s 7-Eleven acquisition

Among the direct results of last year’s 106-store deal was a nearly $20 million boost to net income during CrossAmerica’s third quarter. 

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2022

Circle K expands Canadian cannabis agreement with 4 new locations

The c-store retailer continues to expand its test of cannabis retail locations in both the U.S. and Canada.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 9, 2022

Arko credits foodservice, center store and loyalty program for its big Q3

The company is redesigning the mobile app for its Fas Rewards loyalty program to offer a more personalized member experience, CEO Arie Kotler said.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2022

Buc-ee’s to break ground on its largest c-store yet

With 75,000 square feet and 120 gas pumps, the new c-store in Luling, Texas, replaces the chain’s first family travel center.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 7, 2022

Noble Markets to debut 24,000 square-foot EV showrooms at its new ‘hybrid’ c-stores

The facilities will be “set up for customers to see, touch, feel and test drive EVs,” the company’s CEO said.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 7, 2022

Global Partners sees ‘good opportunity’ to continue M&A push

The retailer has had most of its acquisition success with “smaller” deals, which it will continue to pursue moving forward, CEO Eric Slifka said.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022

Refuel to acquire 13 c-stores in North Carolina from Eagles Enterprise

The merger will bring Refuel’s total c-store count to more than 200 locations.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022

DoorDash reports significant growth in its grocery, convenience businesses

During its third quarter, the company’s convenience and grocery businesses, combined, grew 80% year-over-year in marketplace gross order value (GOV).

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2022

Gen Z consumers enjoy the c-store experience more than other generations, study finds

Ninety-two percent of young consumers say they like visiting c-stores, according to CPG research firm NCSolutions, offering retailers an opportunity to build loyalty.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 4, 2022

Pilot’s $1B store remodeling program is in full swing

The company is more than a quarter of the way through its “New Horizons” initiative, which includes a variety of store and fueling updates aimed at modernizing the travel stop experience.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 3, 2022

TravelCenters of America to open new proprietary restaurant brand

In addition to the new dining option, TA is also increasing its partnership with IHOP as restaurant revenue increased 10% during its third financial quarter.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2022

Chevron is testing checkout-free technology

The company’s ExtraMile convenience store chain launched the frictionless pilot using technology from Grabango at a store in San Ramon, California.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 2, 2022